By Seema Verma Administrator, U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services At Medicare, we understand you may have concerns about going to your doctor’s office during the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)…
Medicare offers Telehealth During the Pandemic
County Superior Court and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Recognizing the severity of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Contra Costa County Superior Court is taking active steps to control its spread within the community and reduce infections. Parties, attorneys, and…
State Treasurer Fiona Ma Announces $73.7 Million Green Bond Sale for Rice Waste Recycling Plant
California State Treasurer Fiona Ma today announced that $73.7 million in tax-exempt green bond financing has been issued for CalPlant I, LLC, a company that will turn rice straw into…
County Continues adding Programs for Homeless
By Candace Anderson, Contra Costa County Supervisor Homelessness continues to be a serious issue across California and other parts of the country. In response, Contra Costa County provides connections to…
Eighteen SRV Elementary Schools Named Gold Ribbon Schools
Eighteen elementary schools in San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) have received the prestigious “Gold Ribbon Schools Award” for 2016. The announcement came from California State Superintendent Tom Torlakson…
And the Awards Go To…
On Tuesday, December 1, The Village Theatre and Art Gallery on Front Street in Danville was packed for the annual presentation of community service awards for longtime volunteers. Hundreds of…
Reducing Psychiatric Emergency Calls
By Candace Anderson In California our Counties have the responsibility to provide mental health services for our communities. In Contra Costa we continually look for innovative approaches to address this…
Los Cerros Middle School Recognized
Danville— Los Cerros Middle School is the first of San Ramon Valley Unified School District school to be recognized as a Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified School by Common Sense,…
How to Sell Your Business and Avoid the Taxes
By Rob Cucchiaro, CFP; …
Why Most Stock Investors Don’t Earn Stock Market Returns
by Robert Cucchiaro Recently a client who was going through a divorce asked me what the…
2016 Alamo Walkabout Slated
By Steve Mick; Alamo News Update The Community Foundation of Alamo (CFA) announced the 2nd Annual Alamo…
Community Courts Help Our Justice System
by Contra Costa County Supervisor, Candace Anderson How do we save costs and create a more effective justice system? Contra Costa County’s District Attorney’s…
Arrest Made on Iron Horse Trail
Suspect Arrested for Hitting, Blocking People on Iron Horse Trail East Bay Regional Park District police arrested a man in Alamo Wednesday afternoon on…
Castle Rock Falcons and Wildflowers
by Beverly Lane It’s nesting season again for peregrine falcons at the Castle Rocks near Walnut Creek, so the rock formations are…
Beautiful Briones
Beautiful Briones By Beverly Lane; If you’re looking for a regional park that’s convenient to urban areas, but nevertheless has a wild and remote…
Drones Prohibited in East Bay Regional Parks
Enjoy Your New Drones—Just Not in the Parks Dec. 23, 2015 – With hundreds of Bay Area residents expected to receive drones as holiday…
Library eBooks now with Discover & Go
Contra Costa County Library is further strengthening the partnership between museums and libraries by providing eBook recommendations that cardholders can download immediately to a device before, during, or…